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Prism of Torah

Prism of Torah illuminates the depths of Jewish wisdom through a weekly exploration of the parasha and Jewish holidays. Reb Asaf Aharon Prisman masterfully blends profound insights with practical guidance, unlocking the layers of meaning in each Torah portion through the four main aspects: Pshat, Remez, Drash, and Sod. Cultivate your connection with Hashem and apply timeless wisdom to your daily life. Contact us: prismoftorah@gmail.com Produced by Eli Podcast Productions

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00:08:39

Identity Test - Parshas Bechukosai

Prism of Torah ·

2025/05/27

Discover what the Torah's unusual phrase "walk in my statutes" reveals about authentic spiritual growth in Parshas Bechukosai. This week's Torah portion challenges a hidden assumption: that your observance in the beis medrash reflects your true level. What if the real test happens somewhere else entirely?Through classic Torah commentary from Rashi and the Sforno, explore why the Torah chose "walking" instead of simply "keeping" commandments. Uncover the profound

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00:10:58

Eleven Blessings You're Missing- Parshas Behar...

Prism of Torah ·

2025/05/22

What does the Torah really mean when it repeatedly says to help your struggling brother? Why is the word "Imach" (with you) placed so puzzlingly in the middle of the verse? In this week's exploration of Parshas Behar, we uncover three different types of poverty requiring our attention - and the transformative secret behind truly effective chesed. Learn how a three-layered cake became the unexpected catalyst for a dramatic spiritual return, and discover the profound teaching from Rav Shimon Shkop

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00:13:04

383 Parshas Emor - The Freedom in Surrender

Prism of Torah ·

2025/05/15

Why do we call it Sefiras HaOmer—the Counting of the Omer—when the Omer was just a measure of volume? And why are we counting upward instead of downward, if our goal is Shavuos?Discover the hidden connection between the manna in the desert and the counting we do today. This eye-opening exploration reveals what’s truly in our control—and what rests in Hashem’s hands. Plus, hear the breathtaking story of a miraculous event that took place just weeks ago here in Israel.Unlock the essence of Yiddishkeit

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00:12:19

382 Acharei Mos / Kedoshim - Your True Competition?...

Prism of Torah ·

2025/05/08

Ever wonder why some people seem to have it easy while you struggle? The Yom Kippur Goral of two identical goats with wildly different fates holds the key. Hashem doesn't judge us all by the same standard—He judges us by what we do with the cards we're dealt. Listen to uncover the wisdom that will transform how you view success and struggle.

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00:09:52

The Spiritual Reset Button — Parshas Metzora

Prism of Torah ·

2025/05/05

Discover why the Torah chose water—and only water—as the agent of spiritual purification. This Parshas Metzorah exploration reveals the profound connection between mikveh immersion and the very beginning of creation, when water covered everything. What does returning to that pre-creation state mean for your ability to completely reset?Drawing on the Sefer HaChinuch and Targum Onkelos, this Torah podcast episode unpacks why all tumah (spiritual impurity) stems from life departing a physical body—and

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00:10:43

381 Tazriah/ Metzorah - When Silent Praise Wounds Deep

Prism of Torah ·

2025/05/01

Ever noticed how someone's silence after your accomplishment hurt more than outright criticism? Is withholding praise actually a form of lashon hara? In Parshas Tazria-Metzora, Reb Asaf Aharon Prisman reveals based on a Zohar why we need atonement not just for negative words, but for unspoken positive words. Discover why the Hebrew words for "blemish" (נגע) and "pleasure" (ענג) contain identical letters—just arranged differently. What hidden message comes out from this

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00:10:01

380 Parshas Shemini - Stop Judging, Start Winning

Prism of Torah ·

2025/04/24

In Parashas Shemini, the Torah outlines the two signs that make an animal kosher: split hooves and chewing the cud. Intriguingly, when discussing four non-kosher animals, the Torah first mentions their one kosher attribute before explaining why they're forbidden. Why highlight a positive quality that becomes irrelevant once we learn they lack the second required sign? Even more puzzling, why mention the kosher attribute first instead of simply stating what disqualifies them? Join us as we uncover

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00:05:20

379 - Shevi'i Shel Pesach - When the Sea Sings Back

Prism of Torah ·

2025/04/17

Want to understand the depths of the song that Bnei Yisroel sang after the splitting of the sea? Want to have an opportunity to totally clean your sins away? If so, this podcast is for you. It will IY"H help you connect to the epitome of Shevi'i Shel Pesach through the profound wisdom of Shirah Sayam. Rav Aaron Kotler reveals the dual nature of spiritual song—not merely as heart-driven gratitude, but as a mind-anchored recognition that transforms us into new beings. Discover why Hashem

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00:09:36

378 - Pesach's Hidden Powers

Prism of Torah ·

2025/04/09

Why don't we say a bracha on one of Pesach's central mitzvos? As Pesach approaches, this episode unveils the Maharal's fascinating insight into why the mitzvah of Sippur Yetzias Mitzrayim lacks a formal blessing—a revelation that transforms how we understand Leil HaSeder's true purpose. Discover why speaking our emunah aloud isn't merely tradition but the essential mechanism that roots faith in our hearts. The Maharal teaches us that this mitzvah is primarily "in the

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00:08:07

Small Choices, Massive Consequences - Parshas Vayikra

Prism of Torah ·

2025/04/07

Discover why the Torah's unusual word choice in Parshas Vayikra reveals that your smallest action carries the same cosmic weight as Adam's original sin. This Torah portion study explores profound teachings from the Zohar, Midrash Rabbah, and Nefesh HaChaim about how every mitzvah and every aveirah creates ripple effects through generations and spiritual worlds you cannot see.Why does the Torah call a person bringing a korban "Adam" instead of "Ish"? What happens when

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00:08:53

377 Parshas Vayikra - Pressing the Right Buttons

Prism of Torah ·

2025/04/03

Ever wondered why the Torah begins discussing voluntary sacrifices before mandatory ones? Why sacrifice animals which symbolize extreme materialism—would it not make more sense to give Hashem something more spiritual? In this week's exploration of Parshas Vayikra, we uncover the mechanics behind korbanos and their deeper significance in our spiritual journey. Discover how every voluntary action creates a stronger bond with Hashem than obligatory deeds, and why this lesson is relevant even today

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00:10:18

376: Parshas Pekudei - Mirror, Mirror on the Sink

Prism of Torah ·

2025/03/27

How can mirrors, so often symbols of vanity, transform into vessels of sanctity (Kedusha)? What profound lesson does the Kiyor teach us about the elevation of the mundane? In Parshas Pekudei, we explore these compelling questions and unravel the debate between Moshe Rabbeinu and Hashem over the purpose of physical pleasures in this world. Delve into the remarkable insights of Rav Shimshon Raphael Hirsch, uncovering how even the Yetzer Hara can be elevated into a tool for Avodas Hashem. This episode

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00:14:50

Parshas Vaykhel - Dream it, Do it With Hashem

Prism of Torah ·

2025/03/20

Have you ever wondered what enables ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things? How could the Bnei Yisroel, without specialized training or experience, create the intricate vessels for the Mishkan? What hidden force allows us to transcend our natural limitations when our hearts are fully engaged?In Parshas Vayakhel, we encounter a curious repetition. The Torah describes those who contributed to building the Mishkan as people "whose hearts lifted them up" and those "whose spirits

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00:14:48

Purim - The Illusion of Randomness

Prism of Torah ·

2025/03/11

משה יחיאל בּן מאירלע"נ משה יחיאל בּן מאירWhy did Chazal name this upcoming holiday "Purim" after Haman's lottery? Why is Hashem's name mysteriously absent from the Megillah? And why did Bnei Yisrael accept the Torah anew after Purim's miracles rather than after the splitting of the sea? In this eye-opening episode, we explore the profound truth hidden within Purim's essence—that what appears as random chance in our lives is actually Hashem's careful orchestration

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00:14:05

Parshas Tetzaveh - Which Lens Are You Using

Prism of Torah ·

2025/03/06

Why does the 'Meil Tchelet' (Turquoise coat) worn by the Kohen Gadol atone specifically for the sin of Lashon Hara? What deeper connection exists between the jingling bells at its hem and our everyday speech? Reb Asaf uncovers the hidden wisdom through this connection. Discover insights from Chazal about how the garments of the Kohanim carry profound messages for our modern lives. The symbolism of turquoise, the ocean's boundaries, and the surprising lesson of seeing the complete picture

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00:16:22

Parshas Terumah - Rejuvenate Your Yiddishkeit

Prism of Torah ·

2025/02/27

Parshas Terumah - Rejuvenate Your Yiddishkeit If the Kruvim symbolize our greatest Torah scholars, why were they fashioned with childlike faces instead of elderly, wise figures with flowing beards? And why does Midrash Rabbah compare Torah to both gold and silver when gold clearly holds superior value? This week, we uncover a profound paradox at the heart of authentic Torah learning that might transform your entire approach to Yiddishkeit. The Aron's design reveals a startling truth—that

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00:14:17

Parshas Mishpatim - The Heart of Hearing

Prism of Torah ·

2025/02/20

At Har Sinai, our ears heard every mitzvah - Shabbos, Kashrus, and the laws of proper speech. So why does only the Eved Ivri get his ear pierced for not listening? What makes this mitzvah so unique that it demands this powerful symbolic punishment? And what profound message lies in the fact that our ears are uniquely designed for receiving, unlike all our other senses? In this fascinating exploration of Parshas Mishpatim, we uncover the deep connection between listening and spiritual balance

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00:11:28

Parshas Yisro - Act Now or Stay Behind Forever

Prism of Torah ·

2025/02/13

What compelled Yisro to join Klal Yisrael after hearing about both Kriyas Yam Suf and Milchemes Amalek? Why does this seemingly simple combination of events hold such profound significance? In this week's episode, we unlock a fascinating insight from the Zohar about the art of truly seeing and responding to life-changing moments. While countless nations witnessed the same miracles, only Yisro's response earned him an eternal place in Torah. Through contemporary examples and two powerful

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00:13:59

Parshas Beshalach - When Faith Fights Fear

Prism of Torah ·

2025/02/06

Why does the Torah describe the splitting of the sea twice, with subtle yet significant differences? What transforms someone's relationship with Hashem in their darkest moments? In this fascinating exploration of Parshas Beshalach, we uncover the profound connection between two groups at Yam Suf and their different levels of emunah. Through the brilliant lens of the Gaon of Vilna, discover how even the smallest variations in the Torah's text reveal timeless truths about faith and trust in

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00:07:05

Parshas Bo - When Actions Speak Louder than Rules

Prism of Torah ·

2025/01/30

Parshas Bo When Actions Speak Louder than RulesHow could Hashem ask the Jews to take Egyptian clothing when maintaining distinct Jewish dress was one of the key merits for redemption? What does this fascinating paradox teach us about the true meaning of Jewish identity? In this week's Parshas Bo, we uncover a profound insight that challenges our understanding of what it means to live an authentic Jewish life. Join us for an eye-opening exploration of how the clothes we wear, the music we

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